Meet the teacher who turned his hatred of school into a passion for educating the next generation of Bronx students. His secret? Care, community, high expectations, and hoops. https://t.co/Qu8hzvyqJM
Do you have a favorite teacher?
Nominate them for the @FlagAward, now through November 30: https://t.co/fVXu5EMNUv.
The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes extraordinary public school teachers who inspire learning through creativity, passion, and commitment.
Congratulations to Julio Mejia, a teacher at New Dorp High School, for winning the @FlagAward for Teaching Excellence Grand Prize for Staten Island! 🎉
Mr. Mejia’s passion, care, and dedication to his students remind us that great teachers don’t just teach—they change lives.
We are so proud of our amazing science teacher Cheryl. Her work with MCHS students is a model for others in teaching. Congrats Cheryl! @FlagAward@M_C_N_C @SuptCheng_CIOB
Allanna O’Donnell—the “Chicken Lady of Queens”—just wowed me! 🐔🌟 She won the prestigious @FLAGAward for Teaching Excellence, chatting with @jackhites on @animalmattersny@wbai about her urban chicken coop & farm at PS 177. 🏫🥚 Congrats, Allanna! 🎉 #Queens#EdHeroes
This year’s FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence winners have been announced! Grand prize recipients from every borough are receiving $25,000 checks, with nearly $400,000 awarded in total to outstanding NYC public school educators and their schools! @FlagAward
Emily Chandler, a special education and ELA teacher at a Sunset Park high school had no idea she'd be heading home $25,000 richer when she arrived at work on June 3. https://t.co/ywV3pIjHKs